The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 23,400
€ 28,900
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D5.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.2
69.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
101.4
179.3
103.9
176.2
179.3 in
Length
176.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.79 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
1K5/1KM
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BMY*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
22.64 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
